For immediate release: Discover Denton Moves Travel Forward This National Travel and Tourism Week

Discover Denton Moves Travel Forward This National Travel and Tourism Week

This year marks the 40th anniversary of the annual industry celebration

Denton, TX May 8th — National Travel and Tourism Week, (NTTW) the annual celebration of the contributions of the U.S. travel industry, will spotlight the essential role that travel will play in driving economic growth and innovation through the theme #TravelForward.

“The travel industry fuels every industry—our industry’s success is the nation’s success,” said U.S. Travel Association President and CEO Geoff Freeman. “This week is a prime opportunity to elevate the message that travel is essential to moving America’s economy forward.”

Established in 1983, NTTW is an annual tradition to mark the U.S. travel industry’s role in stimulating economic growth, cultivating vibrant communities, creating quality job opportunities, stimulating business activity and elevating the quality of life for everyday Americans.

Travel serves as a catalyst for a productive economy in Denton, and in 2022, travelers spent over $280 million when visiting our city, and generated over $26 million in tax revenue. The industry provides over 2,000 jobs through the 1,300 group hotel rooms, 100,000 square feet of meeting and event space, a AAA Four-Diamond LEED Gold Certified Convention Center hotel, and hundreds of unique dining, shopping, and entertainment experiences throughout Denton.

Travel spending also generated nearly $160 billion in federal, state and local taxes in 2022—revenue that helped fund critical public services while saving each U.S. household an average of $1,270 in taxes.

Said Vice President of Discover Denton, Mike Pistana: “Travel is at the heart of Denton, powering a strong local economy, creating jobs and strengthening our community’s culture and identity. This National Travel and Tourism Week, we are proud to celebrate all that travel does for our community now, and all that it will contribute in the future.”

Please visit ustravel.org/NTTW to learn more about National Travel and Tourism Week.